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Compton Apartments
1315 E Kay St,
Compton,
CA
90221
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About Compton Apartments
Experience Compton living at Compton Apartments. This community is located on E Kay St in the 90221 area of Compton. From pricing to features, the leasing team will assist you in finding your dream apartment. Compare 1 to 3 bedroom apartments then schedule a visit to see them in person. Come see Compton Apartments today.
Compton Apartments is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90221 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Compton Unified Rop School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
1315 E Kay St,
Compton,
CA
90221
Sitting at the geographic heart of Los Angeles County, Compton earned its nickname the "Hub City" for good reason — freeways like the I-710 and I-105 put Downtown LA and the coastline within easy reach. Daily life here moves at a steady pace, with local parks, neighborhood markets, and community gathering spots woven throughout the city's 11 square miles. Long considered one of the county's most accessible suburbs, Compton has steadily grown into a go-to destination for entrepreneurs and those who want the pulse of LA without the premium price tag.
Compton's housing stock offers everything from garden-style apartment communities to spacious multi-bedroom rentals. One of the oldest incorporated cities in Los Angeles County, dating back to 1888, Compton carries serious cultural weight — it's produced a remarkable roster of artists, including Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre, whose influence on music echoes worldwide.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.7 mi |
Compton Apartments is within 6 minutes or 2.6 miles from El Camino College, Compton. It is also near Cal State Dominguez Hills and UEI, Huntington Park.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-6
264 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Compton include Long Beach Station, located 1.4 miles from Compton Apartments. Compton Apartments is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 9.0 miles or 16 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 14.6 miles or 20 minutes away.
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 5.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 17 min | 9.4 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.6 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.8 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 11.2 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 11.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.0 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 20 min | 14.6 mi |
Walkability Near Compton Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Compton Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.0 mi | |
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
Compton Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
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Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
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Banning Residence Museum
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Drive: | 18 min | 10.2 mi |
Compton Apartments has 5 parks within 10.2 miles, including Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary, Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, and Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.4 mi |
Compton Apartments has 3 hospitals within 6.4 miles, the nearest is Saint Francis Medical Center which is 2.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 12.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 15.0 mi |
Compton Apartments is 12.9 miles from Los Angeles Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Long Beach Naval Station.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1315 E Kay St
Compton, CA 90221